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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Across games and sports, it's better to trust data than your gut instinct alone.
Chapter 2: By 2012, a data-driven tech revolution in evaluating players was underway.
Chapter 3: Baseball players’ ages and pay still play a pivotal part in scouting decisions today.
Chapter 4: Relying on data helps scouts avoid bias and track down hidden talent.
Chapter 5: Health issues call for tough choices and savvy management.
Chapter 6: When athletes plateau, they have to adapt.
Chapter 7: Baseball clubs can bolster team spirit by practicing inclusivity.
Chapter 8: Despite its many advantages, data still has limits when accurately forecasting a player’s value and future performance.
Description
Astroball (2018) charts the managerial revolution that propelled the Houston Astros baseball team from mid-league mediocrity to winning the 2017 World Series. The secret? Ditching old-fashioned scouting and recruiting policies that relied on “gut instinct” and embracing the power of big data. Full of fascinating insights into the world of American baseball, with all its traditions and mores, this is a must-read book for both those who love the sport, as well as anyone fascinated by the way tech is reshaping our world.
Who Should Listen
- Baseball fanatics
- Tech-heads
- Lateral thinkers